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CARB Proposes Engine Certification Program for Specially Constructed Vehicles

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is considering a proposed rule that would allow OEM engines from previously certified, on-road vehicles to be installed in “specially constructed vehicles” (SCVs). Under the proposal, CARB officials would also create a program for certifying engines that are...

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Government Affairs Resource Toolbox

SEMA places a wealth of legislative/regulatory information at your fingertips to help your business succeed. All of the material can be accessed through the government affairs page on the SEMA website (www.sema.org). The legislative and regulatory materials are also posted on the SEMA Action Network...

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Government Affairs Programs Take Comprehensive Approach

The laws and regulations that govern how SEMA members do business will always have a significant impact on the way automotive specialty-equipment products are made, distributed and marketed. SEMA has a proven legislative and regulatory program led by a fulltime professional staff based in Washington...

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Racing News: Brian Deegan Takes Gold in RallyCross at X Games 17

Brian Deegan Takes Gold in RallyCross at X Games 17 Metal Mulisha founder Brian “The General” Deegan took Gold in the X Games 17 RallyCross competition on Sunday, bringing his total X Games medal count to 13 and continuing his streak of competing in every X Games since the competition’s inception...

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SEMA Show’s Collision Repair & Refinish Section Grows

The collaboration between the automotive specialty-equipment industry and the collision repair segment continues to increase, a fact that is reflected in the growing footprint of the newly branded Collision Repair & Refinish section of the 2011 SEMA Show. The new section—an expansion of the...

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Solving the Diesel Compliance Puzzle

For almost a decade, there had not been an affordable test protocol for certifying emissions-related, on-road diesel parts or systems in California. During a portion of that time, SEMA engaged in the development of a test method (as an alternative to the very costly engine dynamometer protocol...

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Exclusive Truck-Product Showcase Opens at Carlisle Truck Nationals

The Light Truck Accessory Alliance (LTAA) and its member companies are gearing up for the second annual LTAA New Product Showcase. Carlisle Events will once again host the Showcase at the Carlisle Truck Nationals, August 5–7, 2011, in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Last year’s inaugural event drew 35...

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Excellent Customer Service Comes Down to Good Communication

Customer service is nothing more than communication. We are not selling just metal, chrome, rubber or plastic. We are selling information and services.

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Spy Photos—Corvette C7: Quad Exhaust Inspired by Stingray Concept

The team of shooters at Brenda Priddy & Co. reported that security was tight, but they still managed to capture a few snapshots of a C7 mule morning out for some morning test runs.

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2011–2012 SEMA Legislative/Regulatory Priority List

Vehicle Equipment Standards and Inspections: State policy makers continue to revise and update equipment and inspection standards—often with a bias toward the vehicle manufacturer’s original equipment, such as lighting, tires and wheels, suspension components and bumper/frame height. SEMA opposes...